Loyola students plan Mississippi trip despite setbacks
Six Loyola University students aim to drift 12 by 20 foot raft down the Mississippi for about three weeks, following Huck Finn’s route from Hannibal to the Gulf, after a yard-built craft and a car breakdown hinder progress. companions include Mrs Emma Gatewood and photographer Robert Hall, who joke about her umbrella punch. The group faces transit issues but remains determined to proceed with the journey.
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Hannibal
Loyola University
Mark Twain
Corrin Melirath
Stan Zalesny
Tony Kramer
Dennis Frawley
Alan Kumamoto
Carlos Salazar
Emma Gatewood
Gallipolis
Ohio
Robert Hall
Hood River
Ore
Hall
U.S. Opens Embassy in Kathmandu Nepal
The United States announced the opening of a new embassy at Kathmandu capital of Nepal. L. Douglas Heck will serve as charge d affaires to India until a resident ambassador is appointed. The International Cooperation Administration and U S Information Agency have operated from Kathmandu.
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State Department
L. Douglas Heck
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U. S
Indi
International Cooperation Administration
U. S. Information Agency
Gartin Leads in Miss Governor Race Amid Surprising Turn
In Mississippi election counts, Gov. Carroll Gartin leads Lt. Gov. Barnett by slim margins as results from 1,204 of 1,828 precincts show Gartin at 73,714 and Barnett at 70,769. Dist. Atty. Charles Sullivan gains strength with a push for whiskey legalization, while Robert Mason concedes. Sullivan's recent bold stance on liquor and redistricting proposals shapes the late-night race, with results likely to extend into Thursday.
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Clarksdale
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Robert Mason
Magee
Mason
House Group OKs Civil Rights Bill
The House Judiciary Committee approved a civil rights bill with federal penalties for bombings mob action against desegregation and destruction of election records. A last minute change removed aid to school desegregation and extended the Civil Rights Commission life for two years.
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House Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
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Civil Rights Commission
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Special Commission
U. S
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